Self Portrait

Marie-Gabrielle Capet's Self-portrait exemplifies her skill as a notable French Neoclassicism painter. Coming from a modest background, her artistic training remains largely unknown, but in 1781 she studied under Adélaïde Labille-Guiard in Paris. Capet was renowned for her portrait work, often creating detailed oil paintings, watercolours, and miniatures. Her Self-portrait reveals her confident brushwork and dedication to artistic excellence, embodying the elegance and clarity of Neoclassical style.